Marymount University

MORRISTOWN, N.J. -- Marymount baseball (21-15, 11-7 AEC) split on Friday to finish out their series with Saint Elizabeth (5-27, 1-14 AEC), falling in the first game before winning the rubber match.

SAINT ELIZABETH 6 - MARYMOUNT 5

Quincy Via
- 2 runs
- 2 stolen bases
- 2 hits

Tyler Woodring
- 2 RBI
- 2 hits
- 1 double

Joshmar Carbonell
- 2 RBI
- 1 triple
- 1 hit

Jay Wandell
- 7 strikeouts
- 6 1/3 innings pitched

Marymount took an early lead against St. Elizabeth, starting in the first inning when Quincy Via doubled and later stole third base. Tyler Woodring drove Via in with a double down the left field line, making it 1–0.

In the second, the Saints extended their lead with Seth Sadler's single and Aiden Simoneau's fielder's choice setting the stage for Joshmar Carbonell's two-RBI triple to left center, scoring Gray Ellenburg and Simoneau. Marymount led 3–0.

The third inning saw Francis Swekosky double and score on Ryan Cuadros' RBI single, pushing the score to 4–0. St. Elizabeth answered with Chris Valencia's triple and subsequent score on a wild pitch, cutting the lead to 4–1.

Marymount added another run in the fourth as Via singled, stole second and third, and scored on Woodring's single, bringing the score to 5–1.

St. Elizabeth mounted a comeback in the seventh inning with Harrison Curran and Trevor Policastro hitting consecutive doubles. A pinch runner and several singles, walks, and a hit batter allowed St. Elizabeth to score five runs, overtaking the Saints 6–5.

St. Elizabeth held on to secure a 6–5 victory over Marymount.

MARYMOUNT 17 - SAINT ELIZABETH 1

Francis Swekosky
- 2 runs
- 2 hits
- 2 RBI
- 2 stolen bases

Evan Schick
- 3 runs
- 2 hits
- 3 RBI
- 1 double

Gray Ellenburg
- 3 runs
- 3 hits
- 3 RBI
- 1 double

Gavin Elliot
- 7 innings pitched
- 7 strikeouts
- 1 complete game
- 3 hits allowed

The Saints secured a decisive 17-1 victory over St. Elizabeth, powered by a strong offensive performance and solid pitching. In the first inning, Quincy Via singled and later scored on a single by Swekosky. Schick walked and scored on a sacrifice fly by Ryan Cuadros, with Seth Sadler adding another run on a single. The Saints led 3-0 after the first inning.

The third inning saw Swekosky score after a walk, a stolen base, and an RBI single by Cuadros. Ellenburg and Joshmar Carbonell each contributed RBI singles, extending the lead to 6-0 through three innings.

In the fourth inning, Schick doubled and scored on a wild pitch, making it 7-0. St. Elizabeth responded with a solo home run by Trevor Policastro, bringing the score to 7-1 by the end of the fourth.

The Saints added two more runs in the fifth, with Aiden Simoneau and Ellenburg both advancing on a wild pitch, allowing Ellenburg to score on another wild pitch. The score stood at 9-1 after the fifth inning.

The sixth inning was highlighted by a two-RBI single from Ellenburg, followed by Carbonell's RBI single and a two-RBI single by Schick, pushing the lead to 14-1.

In the seventh inning, Tyler Woodring and Swekosky each delivered RBI singles, while Schick's sacrifice fly brought the score to its final 17-1 outcome. Elliot pitched a complete game, allowing just three hits and one earned run, with seven strikeouts.

Final score: Marymount (Va.) 17, St. Elizabeth 1.

UP NEXT

• The Saints will take on Eastern Mennonite this Monday in non-conference action at home, with first pitch set for 6 PM.